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Scrape watch reference numbers into structured JSON specs
A developer built a tool to convert watch reference numbers into full technical specs like caliber, case material, and dimensions. The data comes from WatchBase, which lacks a public API, so the tool scrapes its browsable hierarchy. This solves a common pain point for watch marketplaces, valuation tools, and collection trackers.
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Useful for niche watch-data apps, but the approach relies on scraping a site without an API, which is fragile and may violate terms of service.
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Turn a watch reference number into full specs (caliber, case, dial) as JSON →
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